Athens, TN is a small town located in the southeast of Tennessee with a population of 13,961 and a population density of 910 people per square mile. Athens is known for its beautiful mountain views and year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, and hunting. There are also many organizations such as The Boys & Girls Club of America in town offering educational and recreational programming for local youth. Additionally, there are several local businesses including Bill’s Barbecue and The Creamery Ice Cream Parlor that add to the unique atmosphere of the city. Every summer Athens hosts a variety of sporting events such as the Little League World Series which attracts hundreds of spectators from all over the state.
The population in Athens is 13,961. There are 900 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athens is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athens is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athens
- 41.6% are married
- 16.5% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 26.0% have children, but are single
Race in Athens
- 82.5% are White
- 8.0% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander